GOLF NEWS & NOTES: ERNIE ELS TO GET OFF THE LYNX?

Ernie Els has been "released" from his endorsement deal
with Lynx Golf, according to Adam Barr in GOLFWEEK. The
contract was due to expire in mid-'97, and the early
termination may help Els "solidify" a deal with Callaway
Golf or Taylor Made, "both of whom are said to be
interested" (GOLFWEEK, 1/4 issue)....Buick Motor Division
has signed an endorsement deal with PGA Tour rookie David
Berganio. Berganio will wear a Buick golf hat or visor
while playing (Buick)....Marriott Vacation Club Int'l (MVCI)
has reached a business agreement with Nick Faldo by which
MVCI will open the Faldo Golf Institute By Marriott. The
Institute is scheduled to open in March, '97, in conjunction
with the debut of the newest Marriott Vacation Club Resort,
Marriott's Grande Vista, in Orlando, FL (MVCI)....Jayne
Custred writes in the HOUSTON CHRONICLE to "look for a major
announcement to be made soon naming Shell Oil Co. as the
sponsor of the World Golf Hall of Fame" (HOUSTON CHRONICLE,
1/7). For more golf news, see #6 and #11.